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Dion Dawkins and the other members of the Bills Toyota Rookie Club led students from two Buffalo Public Schools through the the attractions at Frightworld in Tonawanda. (Photo courtesy of the Buffalo Bills)

Quarterback Nathan Peterman suggested the Bills bring “Tiny” in for a workout.

“That’s a big dude,” he said. “Maybe we need to see if we can sign him up.”

“Tiny is definitely not tiny,” said the 6-4, 314-pound Dawkins. “Tiny is massive.”

As jumpy as the current rookies got at times, none of them reacted quite like Shaq Lawson did last year.

The monthly rookie club events allow players to interact with and learn more about the Western New York area. The goal is to inspire players to get more involved as their careers progress, said Preston Teague, director of community relations.

“It’s a special something that I definitely enjoy and don’t take for granted,” Peterman said. “I was one of those kids a long time ago and it’s fun to interact with them.”